B. BluMarine: WIN the new fragrance HERE!

The new fragrance B. BluMarine is here!

And it's a beauty!

Escentials Brands is proud to introduce new fragrance B. Blumarine from the iconic Italian fashion house, Blumarine.

B. Blumarine evokes fashion and magic, beauty and femininity, joy and creative energy. B. Blumarine is not just a new fragrance from legendary Italian fashion brand, instead the olfactive embodiment behind the Blumarine woman.

Joyous, vivacious, energetic and vibrant, she possesses the seductive lightness of a chiffon dress and the invincible strength of optimism. This gorgeous picture is exactly what you see as the new ad campaign for the fragrance.

As romantic as a beautiful floral print and as distinctive as the colour of the sky on a cloudless day, the Blumarine woman dominates the scene with a natural air of elegance and simplicity. SO PRETTY!

Young luxury perfume creator Marie Salamagne has built a complex fragrance around the cabbage rose, being the flower-icon of Blumarine fashion house and the favourite of lead designer Anna Molinari. The rose note is flanked by floral accents of jasmine and passion-flower as well as fruity notes of pink grapefruit, pear and cassis.

Sensual accords of musk, sandalwood and cedar complete B. Blumarine, giving it an intriguing gourmand finish.

More about the Fragrance:

B.Blumarine belongs to the floral-fruity olfactory family. Fresh and joyful fruity tones of pink grapefruit, pear and cassis, open to the intense femininity of natural cabbage rose extract that lies at the heart of the fragrance.

Luminous accords of jasmine petals and passion-flower blossoms give way to a distinct sensuousness of cedar wood and sandalwood in soft, brilliant nuances of musk.

The cut crystal bottle of B. Blumarine has been finished with a precious floral print chiffon flower attached to the bottle neck with a gold chain. This unusual ornament on the bottle can also be worn a pendant, ring or carried as a lucky charm to scent and keep in your bag, closet or drawer. Or just keep it on the bottle, adding a dash of prettiness on your bedside table. We LOVE the design!

The Eau de Parfum 100 ml Natural Spray is $79, and the launch date is November 2019 and it is available exclusively at Priceline.

And Josie's Juice has ONE bottle of this divine fragrance to giveaway!

Here is all you need to do to be in the running:

- share the Instagram post from @josiesjuicejournalist on your own Instagram page and tag @josiesjuicejournalist so we see it!

- plus, share this post on your Facebook page

- tell us why you'd like to win this divine fragrance

Winner drawn December 2019

Bachelorette 2019: Angie Chooses Carlin

Did you pick it?

Nawww, poor Timm:

But yay for Carlin:

Sooshi Mango: 'Fifty Shades Of Ethnic' - WIN tickets!

Love Sooshi Mango?

You've probably already got tickets to their 'Fifty Shades of Ethnic' show then.

If you haven't yet... then, PTOU YOU BASTARD!

We have you covered here!

We have ONE DOUBLE PASS up for grabs for the 6.45pm show at the Enmore Theatre on Sunday 13 October, 2019.

Here is all you need to do to enter:

- share this post on your social media page

- 'like' the Josie's Juice Facebook page and the Instagram page

- 'like' the Sooshi Mango Facebook page and the Instagram page

- tag the person you'd bring to the show

- email us at: info@rojoconsulting.com.au with your name and phone number so we can contact you - winner will be notified Sunday morning on October 13

Can't wait? Book last minute tickets NOW for the Sydney show RIGHT HERE: https://www.sooshimango.com

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14 North 108 East: REVIEW

Sydney is growing.

And by growing I mean the parameters of what constitutes 'Greater Sydney' has changed, and as a result, there are new burgeoning Sydney suburbs you've never heard of.

Because of this, one could argue the geographical centre of the city of Sydney is changing.

Gone are the days (we hope!) that people from the eastern suburbs don't venture further than Leichhardt for a good feed, and as a proud 'westie' (and still living in Sydney's western suburbs), I love hearing about new restaurants - and whole new living precincts - popping up and demanding to be visited.

One such suburb is Emerald Hills, which is minutes away from the new train station at Leppington, and the M5 Motorway (that's another thing about westies - we are so used to taking motorways that a long journey to the other side of Sydney invariably includes several motorways and myriad tolls).

Nestled near Emerald Hills is the gorgeous Lakeside Golf Club Camden and the rolling Camden Hills, as well as a brand new residential area and... a whole new shopping and eating precinct.

Enter, one of THE best (okay, I am going to say it, the actual best!) Vietnamese restaurants I  have eaten at: 14 North 108 East.

Where do I start? From the prompt, super friendly, and supremely knowledgeable venue manager Alessandro (aka Alex) serving us, to the next level, taste bud tingling dishes, to the light and airy ambience, relaxed vibe, and the beautifully decorated venue, this place is completely worth the visit for locals (but they already know that) to diners who want to be transported (and I don't mind just clocking up some k's on the car) to another culinary level.

Below are just some photos of my experience as posted on Instagram, with more pics of my delicious dishes below.

Oh, and speaking of geography, what does the venue name mean?

It represents the actual map coordinates of Pleiku, a Vietnamese city famous for its production of coffee.

And coffee here is a very important element of the venue, not only because the owners of 14 North 108 East are the team behind the group of coffee stores, Espresso Warriors, but also because the intention of the venue is that it is a coffee stop with many interpretations of coffee. Wait until you try the various blends!

We had:

Sweet and Sour Chick Pops $9

chicken drumettes with a sticky sauce

Saigon Seafood Spring Roll (2) $7

pork and seafood mixed with taro and woodear mushrooms

Puffed Rice Tempura Prawns $12

king prawns with crispy rice coating and dipping sauce

Banh Xeo $24

savoury turmeric pancake, thit nuong, prawns and beansprouts

Bodhi Noodles (VG) $18
wok breath dark soy noodles with tofu, mushrooms and vegetables

Buddah Claypot (VG) $19
tufu, eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, with soy

Betel Leaf Beef (2) (N) $15
grilled seasoned beef mince wrapped in betel leaf with peanut sauce

Thit Nuong - Pork Skewers (2) (N) $6
grilled lemongrass pork neck with peanut sauce

Luc Luc $25

marinated beef with banana blossom, herbs, fried onion with lemon and fish sauce

                                 

NGỌT(Dessert) Longan Flan $15

chilled Vietnamese creme caramel served with caramelized longan sauce

North East Sago (N) $15
coconut tapioca with fresh caramel infused pineapple topped with crushed peanuts

Banana Spring Roll (N) $15
deep fried banana wrapped in pastry with butterscotch sauce and coconut ice-cream

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What an experience at @14north108east_sydney - the most exceptional of #vietnamesefood right here in Sydney. I promise it’s worth the trek to the burgeoning suburb of #EmeraldHills for a sensory experience for your tastebuds. Stay tuned for the #josiesjuicejournalist #sydneyfoodie #foodreview but for now, here’s what you’re salivating over is this: Sweet and Sour Chick Pops: chicken drumettes with a sticky sauce, which is a crunchy chicken 🍗 sensation with a super addictive salty sauce. Saigon Seafood Spring Roll: pork and seafood mixed with taro and woodear mushrooms. No words! And... have you ever seen such a FULL #springroll Puffed Rice Tempura Prawns: king prawns 🍤 with crispy rice coating and dipping sauce. Like nothing you’ve experienced! A must! Buddah Claypot: tofu, eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, with soy... the best #tofu ever! And that eggplant 🍆 Thit Nuong - Pork Skewers: grilled lemongrass pork neck with peanut sauce... a standout dish and also a must!

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Below, the hand painted mural by local Sydney artist Sophi Odling, inspired by Sophi's travels to Vietnam:

Check out the site, where you'll see that this excellent venue has not one but two locations!

Emerald Hills and Woden.

See more plus the menu, right here: https://www.north14east108.com

To see the dinner menu we indulged in, go here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc8ec184d871101dac89ab2/t/5d3fd16a6620060001a310f5/1564463467724/emerald_DINNER-menuA3.pdf

'The Bachelor' 2019: Matt Chooses Chelsie

'The Bachelor' 2019 is now over!

But life - at least in TV fairytale land - is just beginning for Matt Agnew (that's Dr Matt to you) and Chelsie.

Red Carpet: openshop Australia Launch

If you're not an online shopper and don't do TV shopping... this channel is for you!

openshop is the new way to shop - where you can see and almost feel and touch the kind of shopping style fossils like me will love.

Josie's Juice was thrilled to be asked to cover the open shop red carpet and attend the launch of this all new shopping experience.

We LOVED interviewing the stalwarts of TV shopping Nikki Vincent and Justine Diana. They really know their craft and have the most beautiful stories about their connectedness with their audience over the decades.

See the FULL videos at my Instagram IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/josiesjuicejournalist/

Here are some of my posts from the fun red carpet:

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What a pleasure to be on the #redcarpet having chats with the doyenne of #tvhomeshopping @nikkivincenttv who is all heart ❤️and has a wealth of knowledge with 23 years in the biz. And the gorgeous and animated @justinediana who knows and loves the industry with 12 years under her sequinned belt and says she absolutely knows that connection is everything with #tvshopping and the valued customer. Both ladies joined the @openshopaus crew yesterday for the official launch of the #Australian #homeshopping network which you’ll find right now on channel 75 🛍

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Also, check out the wrap up of the whole launch event, also featuring yours truly:

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Ready to shop?

WALK RIGHT THIS WAY:

https://www.openshop.com.au/

Grab a cuppa, relax on the couch, and go shopping!

GlamCorner Designer Dress Hire: REVIEW

Have an event, want to make an impact, but don't know where to start?

This was me last week, relying on a dress I fell in love with, only to have the seams fall apart with days to go... argh! What to do?

I turned immediately to GlamCorner, and while the PR team there came to my rescue, I went through the processes as a normal customer would so I could report back on the whole experience. I can attest that this was the easiest way to dress up with maximum impact at an event, with minimal impact on your wallet, the environment, and your wardrobe space. 

The way to start approaching getting your dream dress is to simply get on the site and start to familiarise yourself with the process.

I am a fan of getting right into the FAQs so I know how the whole thing works.

You can read the whole thing HERE.

Some of the key questions are:

Does GlamCorner have a physical shop? No, they are purely an online designer dress service.

Yes, they do ship Australia wide (but not overseas).

So, if you are like me and prefer the tactile experience (where you get to try clothes on), how do you minimise the risk and ensure there is a very high probability the dress will be your perfect fit?

Here's my tip!

Start searching for the outfit you want - start by refining the search by choosing the event style, the size, or even the designer. I chose to put the type of event in my search engine - in this case, 'gala' - see all the categories here: https://www.glamcorner.com.au/occasions

Then, you refine the search further by checking availability: input your postcode, your size, and delivery date. So, when you want it delivered in order to make it in time for your event. The minimum hire time is 4 days (you get it the day before, try it on, have it ready to wear for the event, then have time to send it back with a return already paid postage satchel 

Now... if you leave it last minute like I did... you CAN choose and order it and have it delivered ON THE SAME DAY!

YES!

This is what my experience was, and I was nothing short of happy and relieved with the result.

The best part is that you start to get real savvy on how to navigate the site, and how to understand what will suit you.

From getting the know the fit (does it have stretch?), to seeing what the actual length is from shoulder to toe, to getting the low down on what body shape the dress will fit, you almost kinda can't get it wrong.

Feeling a bit concerned? You can add another dress option as your plan B for a tiny extra $15! Yes!

You can choose from the GlamCorner collection of over 10,000 event dresses and gowns. Want to secure a dress in advance? You can book your favourite dress online up to six months in advance! The dress is then yours for 4 or 8 days, and comes with accidental damage insurance.

So, what if your dress does not fit or you don't like it? GlamCorner asks you just fill out the return request form and send the dress back via the prepaid return bag within 24 hours of delivery (with tags still intact), and they will send you out a new size or offer a full refund. If you've selected the same-day delivery option, they will issue a full refund minus the shipping cost. Pretty good, huh!

So... what did MY GlamCorner dress look like?

Here it is, my Nicole Miller STUNNER, the Loren Stretch Lace Gown - you can shop that look right HERE:

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I LOVE ❤️a dress up and the @starballsydney is both my fave opp to do that while doing good. @rojoconsulting our #sydneyPR company was a proud #PR partner with @starlightau and this kinda work makes my heart ❣ sing! Kids in need also make me very emotional and yes I cried hearing the inspirational stories - happens every year without fail. What a thrill to dress up too! @glamcornerau - no words for how easy you made the whole process when I was in need of a last minute dress. Just wow. This @nicolemillernyc #dress was next level. Same day delivery and several choices if you choose that option upon ordering. So happy. Hair and makeup 💄 #nowords - by the #sydneyhair and #sydneymua master Kayla from @skhairlounge #ohwhatanight #starballsydney #starballsydney2019 #starball #sydneystarball

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